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The State Department cited unspecified security concerns in announcing the unusual move. A closely fought presidential election in Brazil takes place on Sunday.
Claire MosesUnited States International RelationsInternational Relations
Match against England is welcome test for former West Ham coach as he replaces history-making Zlatko Dalic“I don’t believe in comebacks.” Slaven Bilic sat in the lobby of a hotel in Canary Wharf wearing a black Soundgarden T-shirt and dark denim, confidently discussing a wide variety of topics ranging from Sir Alex Ferguson’s autobiography to historical epics of Yugoslav cinematography and Nikola Tesla’s celibacy. He was living the good life in London, just before his third Premier League season as West Ham’s manager, and a rare interview for Croatian media was a chance for him to catch up with domestic intrigues.“I’m now distanced by default, geographically,” he said, breathing a sigh of relief, before continuing to jump from subject to subject; a bit about a Metallica concert, then a bit about steaks at an Argentinian restaurant, followed by some off-record anecdotes. He was clearly en
Aleksandar Holiga in ZagrebCroatiaSlaven Bilic
Up to 300mm of rain could fall in places, while extreme downpours bring landslides and deaths in NepalTorrential rain and potentially damaging flooding are forecast in eastern Spain over the coming days, as cold upper air moves over the warm, humid surface air of the Mediterranean Sea, fuelling violent, slow-moving thunderstorms near Spain’s east coast. The weather pattern, known as a Dana, occurs most often in autumn.Models show more than 100mm of rain could fall across the region on Friday, with 200-300mm possible in some areas. Cities including Valencia and Castelló de la Plana, are most at risk. Valencia has experienced several damaging floods in recent years. Catalonia has now put three towns under lockdown and Valencia has shut schools for nearly half a million children. Continue reading...
Megan Davies and James Michelin for MetDeskEnvironmentSpain
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.
More politicians have stopped talking about the climate, but the green transition is still moving forward.
Katrin BennholdGlobal WarmingEurope
Speculation that Flávio Bolsonaro will try to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of position could become deciding factor in run-up to SundayA row of Biblical proportions has erupted in the run-up to Brazil’s presidential election, with the country’s patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, emerging as an unlikely kingmaker in the deadlocked race.Ahead of Sunday’s vote, the two frontrunners – the leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and his far-right challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro – are level in the polls. Continue reading...
Tom Phillips in Rio de JaneiroBrazilAmericas
Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday’s historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro hopes to take powerYou would have been forgiven for thinking that when Jair Bolsonaro was convicted in September 2025 of attempting a coup, his political career was finished and his legacy forever tainted.But in the first round of Brazil’s presidential elections this Sunday, another Bolsonaro has genuine hopes of victory – not Jair, but his son Flávio, who ialso campaigning to have his father released released. Continue reading...
Presented by Annie Kelly with Tom Phillips; produced by Guy Szafman and Brian McNamara; executive producer Sami Kent and Homa KhaleeliBrazilJair Bolsonaro
Ms. Slemmer was killed in 1995 by Christa Pike, whose execution in Tennessee was botched on Wednesday. Her family celebrated what would have been her 51st birthday last month.
Madaleine Rubin and Emily CochranePike, Christa (1976- )Tennessee
Republicans lined up a series of doomed votes in their final hours, hoping to portray Democrats as obstructionists. But some conceded that their party was more likely to be punished.
Michael Gold and Carl HulseUnited States Politics and GovernmentMidterm Elections (2026)
Jorge Messias calls Guardian report ‘an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty’ as nation prepares to go to pollsBrazil’s attorney general has said foreign meddling in his country’s institutions and democracy “cannot be tolerated” after a Guardian report revealed how the Trump administration was pushing to direct funds to a campaign against the Brazilian supreme court.Writing on X, Jorge Messias called the report “an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty”. “The information is especially serious in light of Brazil’s electoral process and the recent episodes of external pressure on our institutions,” Messias added. Continue reading...
Tom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Roth and Joseph Gedeon in WashingtonBrazilJair Bolsonaro
The events evoked days decades ago when Israel was widely admired for its plucky survival against the odds and for taking on hijackers.
Isabel KershnerAviation Accidents, Safety and DisastersHijacking
Just days before Sunday’s election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva banned online gambling. But record-high debt is upending millions of lives.
Adam B. Ellick and Dado GaldieriGamblingCredit and Debt
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